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Christopher Sardellicsardelli@thelancasternews.com
A York County woman was recently arrested by city police officers after her car collided with a motorcycle at a stoplight.
Amy Lynn Wood, 30, of Rock Hill, was arrested Saturday, May 5, and charged with first offense driving under the influence, according to a Lancaster Police Department incident report.
The accident happened at the intersection of S.C. 9 Bypass and Canterbury Drive, near Murphy’s gas station.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
Though you may not know it, surveillance in Lancaster is about to be heightened.
The Lancaster Police Department has received a $12,897 federal Justice Assistance Grant, which Police Chief Harlean Howard said will pay for security cameras.

Jesef Williamsjwilliams@thelancasternews.com
A section of Catawba Street behind the courthouse was blocked off to traffic. The area was filled with law enforcement, as officers huddled in circles to discuss their findings.
That setting describes a typical emergency-response scene for local law enforcement. Patrol lights, sirens and crime-scene tape are all part of the experience.
But an emergency was not the reason local officers convened on Catawba Street on Friday afternoon, May 11. The purpose was to simply celebrate and fellowship.

Staff reports
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lancaster County from 2:30 to 9 p.m. today.
According to the National Weather Service, hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts up to 70 mph and dangerous lightning is possible.
Remember, a severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.